Circulatory System Part 2: The Heart
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The circulatory system is split into two circuits to maximize what?

  • oxygenation of blood (correct)
  • movement of blood
  • coagulation of blood
  • filtration of blood
  • The pulmonary circuit carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs and oxygenated blood back to the heart.

    True (A)

    The systemic circuit carries oxygenated blood to the body and deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

    True (A)

    The heart consists of two pumps that are separated by the ___________.

    <p>septum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two chambers that each heart pump contains?

    <p>atrium and ventricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The direction of blood flow is ALWAYS from the atrium to the ventricle.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT a specific type of valve found in the heart?

    <p>coronary valve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Atrioventricular (AV) valves prevent the backflow of blood from a ventricle into an atrium.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Semilunar valves prevent the backflow of blood from an artery into a ventricle.

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    In heart diagrams, the left side of the heart is actually on the right, and the right side of the heart is on the left.

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    What is the purpose of the right pump in the heart?

    <p>The right pump receives deoxygenated blood from the body and pumps it to the lungs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two vessels that carry deoxygenated blood to the right atrium?

    <p>superior and inferior vena cava</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the valve between the right atrium and right ventricle?

    <p>tricuspid valve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Blood is pumped from the right ventricle into the pulmonary arteries.

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    What is the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle?

    <p>bicuspid valve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Blood is pumped from the left ventricle into the aorta.

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    What is the purpose of the coronary pathway?

    <p>The coronary pathway supplies the muscle cells of the heart with oxygen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The heart can stop to rest if blood flow is cut off in the coronary arteries.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of muscle tissue is found in the heart?

    <p>cardiac muscle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cardiac muscle is a type of myogenic muscle, which means it contracts only when stimulated by external nerve impulses.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The heart will still continue to beat if removed from the body.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the bundle of specialized nerves in the upper right atrium that sets the tempo of the heart?

    <p>sinoatrial (SA) node</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the atrioventricular (AV) node?

    <p>The AV node receives nerve impulses from the SA node and passes them onto the Purkinje fibers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The AV node delays the impulse for a split second so that the ventricles contract before the atria.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Purkinje fibers?

    <p>The Purkinje fibers carry the nerve signal to the ventricles, causing them to contract.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Electrocardiograms are used to record the chemical activity of the heart.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the ECG represents the contraction of the atria?

    <p>P Wave (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the ECG represents the contraction of the ventricles?

    <p>QRS Complex (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the ECG represents the relaxation phase of the ventricles?

    <p>T Wave (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The rate of heartbeat is influenced by the nervous system.

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    Which nervous system prepares the body for stress and increases heart rate?

    <p>Sympathetic Nervous System (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nervous system returns the body to resting levels after stress?

    <p>Parasympathetic Nervous System (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'lub-dub' sound of the heart is caused by the closing of the valves.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'lub' sound of the heart is produced by the closing of the semilunar valves.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'dub' sound of the heart is produced by the closing of the AV valves.

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    Flashcards

    Pulmonary System

    The circulatory pathway that moves blood between the heart and lungs. It carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation and then returns oxygenated blood to the heart.

    Systemic System

    The circulatory pathway that moves blood between the heart and the rest of the body. It carries oxygenated blood to the body's cells and returns deoxygenated blood to the heart.

    Septum

    The wall that divides the left and right sides of the heart, preventing oxygenated and deoxygenated blood from mixing.

    Atria

    The two upper chambers of the heart that receive blood from veins.

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    Ventricles

    The two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out to arteries.

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    Vena Cava

    The large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the right atrium of the heart.

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    Tricuspid Valve

    The valve between the right atrium and right ventricle, preventing backflow of blood.

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    Semilunar Valve

    The valve between the ventricles and arteries, preventing backflow of blood.

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    Bicuspid Valve

    The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle, preventing backflow of blood.

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    Aorta

    The main artery that carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.

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    Coronary Pathway

    The circulatory pathway that supplies the heart muscle itself with oxygenated blood.

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    Heart Attack

    Occurs when the heart muscle is deprived of oxygenated blood, usually due to a blockage in the coronary arteries.

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    Myogenic Muscle

    Muscle tissue that contracts without the need for an external nerve signal.

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    SA Node

    A cluster of specialized nerve cells in the upper right atrium, responsible for setting the heart's rhythm.

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    AV Node

    A cluster of nerve cells that receives the signal from the SA node and delays it slightly before passing it on to the ventricles.

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    Purkinje Fibers

    Specialized nerve fibers that carry the signal from the AV node to the ventricles, causing them to contract.

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    Sympathetic Nervous System

    Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for 'fight or flight' responses, increasing heart rate.

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    Parasympathetic Nervous System

    Part of the autonomic nervous system that calms the body and slows heart rate.

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    What is the function of the tricuspid valve?

    The tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle. Its function is to prevent blood from flowing back from the ventricle into the atrium.

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    Explain the role of the SA node in the heart.

    The SA node, also known as the heart's pacemaker, is a specialized nerve cluster in the right atrium. Its role is to initiate and regulate the heart's rhythm, causing the atria to contract.

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    What is the difference between the systemic and pulmonary circuits?

    The pulmonary circuit moves blood between the heart and lungs, carrying deoxygenated blood to the lungs and oxygenated blood back to the heart. The systemic circuit moves blood between the heart and the rest of the body, carrying oxygenated blood to cells and deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

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    How does a heart attack occur?

    A heart attack happens when the heart muscle is deprived of oxygenated blood due to a blockage in the coronary arteries. This blockage prevents oxygen and nutrients from reaching the heart, causing damage and potentially stopping the heart.

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    What is the function of the Purkinje fibers?

    The Purkinje fibers are specialized nerve fibers that carry the signal from the AV node to the ventricles. This signal triggers the contraction of the ventricles, pumping blood out into arteries.

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    How do the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems affect heart rate?

    The sympathetic nervous system activates the 'fight or flight' response, increasing heart rate to prepare the body for stress. The parasympathetic nervous system promotes 'rest and digest' activities, slowing down the heart rate.

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    What are the 'lub' and 'dub' sounds of the heart?

    The 'lub' sound is caused by the closing of the atrioventricular (AV) valves when the ventricles contract. The 'dub' sound is caused by the closing of the semilunar valves when the ventricles relax.

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    Which side of the heart receives deoxygenated blood?

    The right side of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body through the vena cava. This blood is then pumped to the lungs to be oxygenated.

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    Which side of the heart pumps oxygenated blood?

    The left side of the heart pumps oxygenated blood from the lungs to the rest of the body through the aorta.

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    What is the function of the septum in the heart?

    The septum is the wall separating the right and left sides of the heart, preventing the mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.

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    Study Notes

    Circulatory System Part 2: The Heart

    • The heart is composed of two pumps separated by the septum.
    • Each pump has two chambers: an atrium and a ventricle.
    • Blood always flows from the atrium to the ventricle.
    • The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body (superior and inferior vena cava).
    • The right ventricle pumps this deoxygenated blood to the lungs via the pulmonary artery.
    • The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs via the pulmonary veins.
    • The left ventricle pumps this oxygenated blood to the body via the aorta.
    • Valves (tricuspid, bicuspid/mitral, and semilunar) prevent backflow of blood.
    • Atrioventricular (AV) valves prevent backflow from the ventricles to the atria.
    • Semilunar valves prevent backflow from the arteries to the ventricles.
    • Red text indicates oxygenated blood; blue text indicates deoxygenated blood.
    • The pulmonary circuit carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs and oxygenated blood back to the heart.
    • The systemic circuit carries oxygenated blood to the body and deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
    • The heart's muscle is called cardiac muscle, a type of myogenic muscle that contracts without external nerve stimulation.
    • The sinoatrial (SA) node is the heart's pacemaker, setting the heart's tempo. It's a bundle of specialized nerves in the upper right atrium.
    • The atrioventricular (AV) node delays the impulse from the SA node, allowing the atria to contract before the ventricles.
    • Purkinje fibers carry the nerve signal to the ventricles, causing them to contract.
    • The coronary pathway supplies oxygen to the heart muscle. Blockage can lead to a heart attack.
    • Diagrams of the heart are typically viewed from the front, meaning the left side of the heart is on the right of the diagram.

    Lesson 9 Goals

    • Definitions: Includes terms such as pulmonary system, systemic system, septum, atria, ventricle, vena cava, valves (tricuspid, semilunar, bicuspid), aorta, coronary pathway, heart attack, myogenic muscle, SA node, AV node, Purkinje fibers, sympathetic nervous system, and parasympathetic nervous system.
    • Curriculum: Outlines learning objectives, including identifying heart structures, blood vessels, and the action of the heart.

    Blood Flow Summary

    • Blood flow through the heart is summarized in a simplified diagram illustrating the pulmonary and systemic circuits.
    • These circuits take blood around the body (systemic) and to the lungs (pulmonary).

    Electrocardiograms (ECG/EKG)

    • ECGs record the electrical activity of the heart.
    • Key components include the P wave (atrial contraction), QRS complex (ventricular contraction), and T wave (ventricular relaxation).
    • The graphic representation of the electrical activity of the heart.

    Setting the Heart's Tempo

    • Heart rate is regulated by the autonomic (involuntary) nervous system, which has two parts:
      • Sympathetic nervous system: Prepares the body for stress; increases heart rate
      • Parasympathetic nervous system: Returns the body to resting levels after stress; decreases heart rate

    What Part of the Heart Makes the "Lub-Dub" Noise?

    • The "lub-dub" sound is caused by the closing of heart valves.
    • "Lub" is produced by the closing of the AV valves when the ventricles contract.
    • "Dub" is produced by the closing of the semilunar valves when the ventricles relax
    • These are important sounds for a healthy heart.

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